Sans Superellipse Rilat 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, modernist, refined, airy, compact impact, luxury tone, display clarity, modern elegance, condensed, monolinear feel, hairline, vertical stress, crisp terminals.
A condensed display face built from tall, slender proportions and a crisp, high-contrast stroke system. Vertical stems dominate, while horizontals and crossbars reduce to hairline strokes, creating a sharp, elegant rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and controlled with rounded-rectangle geometry in the bowls and counters, and terminals are clean and unembellished. Spacing is tight but orderly, with narrow letterforms and consistent alignment that reads best at larger sizes.
Well suited to headlines, large-format editorial typography, and fashion or lifestyle branding where a narrow footprint and dramatic contrast add impact. It can work effectively in posters, packaging, and logotypes, especially when set with generous leading or in short lines. For continuous text, it is best reserved for pull quotes, decks, and other display roles where hairlines won’t be stressed.
The overall tone is sleek and editorial, with a fashion-forward refinement. Its extreme contrast and narrow stance give it a poised, upscale voice that feels contemporary rather than nostalgic. The result is confident and sophisticated, emphasizing elegance over warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum elegance and presence within a compact width, pairing tall proportions with razor-thin horizontals for a striking typographic color. Its controlled curvature and clean terminals aim for a modern, premium display aesthetic optimized for editorial and brand-forward settings.
Capitals appear especially tall and architectural, while the lowercase maintains a restrained, streamlined structure. Numerals follow the same vertical, high-contrast logic, producing a coordinated set that feels designed for display typography. The thin horizontals and joins suggest careful use against strong backgrounds and at sizes where the hairlines can remain visible.